Coal trains, shipping terminal 'scoping' meeting

By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on December 13, 2012 8:26 PM

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Pat Holm of Olympia is visited by a polar bear puppet during a rally before a Cherry Point coal export terminal scoping meeting. The proposed terminal would be one of the shipping points for U.S. coal over the Pacific to Asia. The meeting was held on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Washington State Convention Center, and offered citizens a chance to give input on an upcoming environmental impact study and statement. less

Pat Holm of Olympia is visited by a polar bear puppet during a rally before a Cherry Point coal export terminal scoping meeting. The proposed terminal would be one of the shipping points for U.S. coal over the ... more

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People stream into the Washington State Convention Center during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

People stream into the Washington State Convention Center during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

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People offer support for the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

People offer support for the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

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Opponents show their displeasure as a supporter speaks during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

Opponents show their displeasure as a supporter speaks during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

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Joseph Vavrina of West Seattle and his daughter Jolee, 4, wait in line to offer support for the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County. less

Joseph Vavrina of West Seattle and his daughter Jolee, 4, wait in line to offer support for the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in ... more

Ellie Rose wears a mask as she waits with others during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County. She said she is sensitive to chemicals and the mask helps.

Ellie Rose wears a mask as she waits with others during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County. She said she is sensitive to chemicals and the mask helps.

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Participants hoist signs during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

Participants hoist signs during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

Opponents gather in Freeway Park for a rally before a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal.

Opponents gather in Freeway Park for a rally before a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal.

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Lucas King of Lame Deer, Montana voices his opposition during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County. He said he was a coal miner and knows well the dangers of coal and the dust created from mining and transport. less

Lucas King of Lame Deer, Montana voices his opposition during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County. He said he was a coal miner and knows well the dangers of ... more

People wait in line during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

People wait in line during a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County.

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A salmon puppet and a polar bear puppet created by The Backbone Campaign are shown before a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County. Opponents gathered for a rally in Freeway Park before the meeting. less

A salmon puppet and a polar bear puppet created by The Backbone Campaign are shown before a scoping meeting about the proposed Cherry Point coal export terminal in Whatcom County. Opponents gathered for a rally ... more

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